Blinking neon lights and loud
music blaring through the speakers
Transforming you into a world
of awe and wonder

Crazy faces painted with white, a shiny red nose
Balloon animal hats on your head
The sound of laughter fills the air
as you run to find your friends

Carousel horses bob up and down
as children smile and wave to
mommy and daddy
Who faithfully stand by the fence
watching and waving back

A large wheel takes you on a journey
into the sky, overlooking the hay filled grounds
People below look like ants as you
soar high above, touching the stars

The smell of hot dogs and
sausage and peppers, arouse your senses
The sticky sweetness of cotton candy
turning your lips and fingers a vibrant blue
A souvenir

Small rings tossed in water, awaiting
a rubber duck as it floats by, all for
a chance to cuddle a stuffed monkey

And finally, you’re exhausted
and the lights begin to dim
and the music slowly fades
And the magical world is left behind
Until the next time…

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